• Rovinj Photodays • Deadline: February 24th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €2,000 + Exhibition in Croatia + Stay • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Each participant may submit a maximum of nine (9) entries in total, regardless of the category or categories under which the works are submitted. An entry may consist of either a single photograph or a series of photographs . For series submissions, each individual entry may include up to 20 images . P

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• Swiss Photo Club (SPC) • Deadline: January 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Munich + Sales + 300CHF • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The SPC PHOTO AWARDS are making an exciting return to Munich! This unique event combines a dynamic photography exhibition with an engaging competition format that has already thrilled thousands of photography lovers in cities such as Zurich, Berlin, and Cologne over the past few years. Whether you’re a passionate am

• Exposure Photo Gallery • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Theme: The Shape of a Moment • Prize: $500 Exhibition in USA and Argentina • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE There are moments that arrive without warning and disappear just as quickly, like a quiet breath drawn and released. Though fleeting, these moments carry a lasting resonance, leaving behind traces of meaning that linger long after they have passed. This call invites photographers to seek out and capture

• Archivo Jalón Ángel • Deadline: May 4th, 2026 • Theme: Portrait / Travel / Migration and Borders • Prize: €1,500 + Trophy + Exhibition in Spain • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Jalón Ángel Photographic Archive, under the stewardship of San Jorge University, part of the San Valero Group, proudly announces the organisation of the 12th edition of the Jalón Ángel International Photography Prize. This prestigious award continues its commitment to celebrating ph

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• Swiss Photo Club (SPC) • Deadline: January 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Vienna + Sales + 300CHF • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE All entries will be transformed into a full-scale photo exhibition, with each image printed and presented in a cool, contemporary gallery. The show draws hundreds of visitors who come to discover new talent, admire the photography, and vote for the images that stand out to them most. By taking part, you’ll not only

• Bob Books • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Category: Sport Photography • Prize: Bob Books Voucher + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE January is a time for fresh starts, new goals, and building momentum, which is why sport feels like the perfect theme to kick off the year. For our January Photo of the Month competition , we’re celebrating ‘Sports’ in all its variety, energy, and community spirit. Sport has a unique way of bringing people together and

• Zone • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Once again, we open the door. ZONE’s fifth collective book is now accepting submissions. For many of you, this process will feel familiar—but for those encountering it for the first time, here is where we begin. We are interested in what happens when images meet. When photographs from different places, practices, and intentions ar

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• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: February 9th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,000 + Solo Show in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Outstanding visual quality, powerful and authentic storytelling, thoughtful conceptual development, technical precision, and a profound engagement with the subject matter are just some of the core criteria our esteemed jury will examine. Comprised of leading industry experts, the jury brings a wealth of knowledge and

• SEE:ZEEN Magazine • Deadline: January 20th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Publication + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Anyone can submit—no matter where you’re from. see-zeen is an inclusive platform open to all forms of photographic expression. There are no restrictions on subject matter or approach: portrait, landscape, documentary, fashion, abstract, experimental—everything is welcome. We believe photography is more than ima

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: February 11th, 2026 • Theme: Trees and Water • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming juried group photography exhibition dedicated to the compelling and enduring subjects of Trees and Water. This thoughtfully curated exhibition will bring together a wide range of contemporary photographic approaches, showcasing how these two elemental forces

• The Lions Club of Seregno + UN-Water • Deadline: March 1st, 2026 • Theme: Water • Prize: 1,500€ + Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The World Water Day Photo Contest welcomes photographers from every corner of the planet—both professionals with years of experience and amateurs driven by passion and curiosity. United by values such as respect, tolerance, and kindness toward nature and humanity, participants come together to share their visio

• Swiss Photo Club (SPC) • Deadline: January 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Vienna + Sales + 300CHF • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Every photo submitted to the competition will be brought to life through high-quality prints and showcased in a trendy gallery setting. The exhibition attracts hundreds of visitors who explore the displays, engage with the artwork, and vote for their favorite images to determine the winners. Beyond the competition,

• All About Photo • Deadline: January 20th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Online Solo Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Maximize Your Exposure: Enter the Solo Exhibition Competition for a Month-Long Online Showcase At All About Photo, we believe in the power of photography to inspire, transform, and connect people worldwide. The Solo Exhibition Competition offers photographers the opportunity to present their work in a dedicated online exhibition, feature

• Pure Street Photography (PSP) • Deadline: February 28th, 2026 • Category: Street Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Exhibition in Jaipur (India) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Pure Street Photography Awards 2026 stand among the most respected and internationally recognised honours devoted exclusively to the art of street photography. Celebrated for their uncompromising commitment to authenticity and visual truth, the PSP Awards continue to champion photographe

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• Fine Art Photography Awards • Deadline: February 15th, 2026 • Theme: Fine Art Photography • Prize: $3000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Step into a realm where imagination knows no limits. The Fine Art Photography Awards are back, and we are calling upon every artist bold enough to capture the world in ways that defy expectation. This competition is for the visionaries—for those whose creativity thrives on experimentation and wh

• Fondazione Le Stanze della Fotografia • Deadline: February 1st, 2026 • Theme: Horst. P. Horst. The Geometry of Grace • Prize: Exhibitions in Venice and Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE If you are aged 18 to 30 and photography plays a central role in your creative life, the Le Stanze della Fotografia Foundation invites you to take part in its open call for young photographers. Open to all and free of charge , the call welcomes both professional

• Homiens • Deadline: January 30th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Homiens Art Prize is an internationally respected award that distributes over $12,000 USD each year to artists whose work demonstrates exceptional creativity and vision. More than a financial prize, Homiens is dedicated to advancing artistic careers and creating meaningful exposure on a global scale. Artists wh

• Profoto • Deadline: January 15th, 2026 • Category: Lights Like the Perfect Rembrandt • Prize: $2,000 in Profoto Gear + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Rembrandt lighting remains one of the most iconic and respected lighting styles in portrait photography. Characterized by its distinctive triangle of light beneath the eye, it offers a perfect blend of drama, subtlety, and sculptural depth. Centuries after its origins in classical painting, this approa

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Most artists live with an ongoing inner dialogue that rarely quiets down. It’s a voice that constantly measures their work against the artists they admire, questions whether what they’re making is relevant, and asks—often in private— Is this enough? Is this contemporary? Do I truly bel

• All About Photo • Deadline: January 27th, 2026 • Judge: Steve McCurry • Prize: $5,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE For the All About Photo Awards 2026, we are truly honored to welcome Steve McCurry as the sole juror. Known for his unforgettable images and his profound impact on contemporary photography, McCurry’s involvement offers photographers a rare chance to have their work seen, assessed, and celebrated by one of the medi